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by loverocker
Thu Jan 12, 2012 10:12 am
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Washers for Panel Switches
Replies: 14
Views: 3205

Re: Washers for Panel Switches

On a related note, who knows where I could get some isolating sleaves and or washers for a Switchcraft input jack? I'm going to try a multi star ground system. That means making the hole in the chassis and front panel bigger (approx 11.4mm, I think) to tet the shoulder washer seated. For less hassl...
by loverocker
Mon Aug 03, 2009 10:31 am
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Vox Night Train Schematic
Replies: 31
Views: 29089

Re: Vox Night Train Schematic

Only Mastervolume tandem pot schould be between the caps. That's only required for a fixed bias amp. The NT is cathode biased and should be able to work with a simpler arrangement (simpler even than the one drawn out in the OP's schematic). I have a Vox NT here and I will get around to opening it u...
by loverocker
Mon Jun 15, 2009 9:44 am
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Fender modded to true "vibrato"?Can make channels
Replies: 7
Views: 2049

Re: Fender modded to true "vibrato"?Can make channels

Yes, from memory, it uses 2.5 valves and has a LOT of circuit to go with them. Not at all easy to retrofit.

But it does sound lovely - I have a '62 brown Vibrasonic with it and it's really sweet.
by loverocker
Thu Nov 16, 2006 11:00 am
Forum: Trainwreck Discussion
Topic: Express Whistling
Replies: 15
Views: 5837

Re: Express Whistling

populartsl wrote:It gets even worse when i adjust the presence knob.

Any ideas of the problem chaps

Ben
Reversed plate leads from the OT to the valve sockets? (you'd have positive feedback instead of negative feedback) Just temporarily disconnect the NFB lead to check.
by loverocker
Tue Jul 18, 2006 7:42 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Power Scaling Schems?
Replies: 29
Views: 15358

Re: Power Scaling Schems?

Drive Comp is just a voltage dividing volume control. You put it between section of the amp that *isn't* PSed (usually the preamp) and the bit that is PSed. So it can reduce the drive to the PSed section when you dial down the B+ in the section that is. So it's almost always a PrePIMV or PostPIMV (d...
by loverocker
Wed Jul 05, 2006 9:18 am
Forum: Trainwreck Discussion
Topic: Express and Liverpool Kits
Replies: 36
Views: 8751

Re: Express and Liverpool Kits

I don't know what milspec soldering is, but would genuinely like to find out, to see examples, and to try to understand what the technique might bring to the amp-making party. I am an old dog, but I'm always looking to learn new tricks :) FWIW, my guide (so far) in soldering has simply been what I'v...
by loverocker
Tue Jul 04, 2006 5:07 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Schematic drawing program
Replies: 29
Views: 13069

Re: Schematic drawing program

Well, you can use any paint or photo editing program, and just cut and paste it together from basic building blocks (resistor symbols, caps, etc). That's how I do mine (e.g. http://www.ampmaker.com/pp18guide/pp18sc2.jpg) These low tech programs demand a bit more fiddling than a dedicated schematics ...
by loverocker
Tue Jul 04, 2006 5:01 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Planning my first amp build
Replies: 3
Views: 2402

Re: Planning my first amp build

Welcome Mr Dog :) 1) A valve (what's a tube?) rectifier can make a tonal difference on some amps. Not on a single-ended amp (like the AX84 P1), though. The valve rectifier drops a little voltage when the amp's at idle and a bit more if it's a Class AB amp, cranked and you suddenly demand more curren...
by loverocker
Tue Jun 27, 2006 12:50 pm
Forum: Trainwreck Discussion
Topic: constellation?
Replies: 14
Views: 5483

Re: constellation?

I thought that was one that's un-Trainwrecky? :?
by loverocker
Sat Jun 24, 2006 2:21 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Can I mount preamp tubes horizontally?
Replies: 4
Views: 3174

Re: Can I mount preamp tubes horizontally?

Yup - you'll be fine. Most 1u and 2u rackmount pre and powr amps have horizontal valves without trouble.

Thanks for the link - I hadn't seen that one before, and I've been rounding up bits for a Firefly amp, so this is something else to think about. :)
by loverocker
Thu Jun 22, 2006 9:44 am
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: 1" centers for 24mm pots?
Replies: 11
Views: 3207

Re: 1" centers for 24mm pots?

Maybe try it on a bit of scrap aluminium or thick cardboard first? Might have to be very precise on starting the hole.

The other complication is knobs, and ease of twiddling 'em.
by loverocker
Sat Jun 17, 2006 12:13 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Pre/Post PI master?
Replies: 13
Views: 5595

Re: Pre/Post PI master?

I haven't really experienced a lot of amps that had great tone with the MV turned down. Find a Guytron; that's one approach that definitely works (not cheap!). B+ control (Power Scaling by London Power and Maven Peal's thingy) is another. Most people who put PPIMVs on their non-MV 50/100W Marshalls...
by loverocker
Wed Jun 07, 2006 5:29 pm
Forum: Trainwreck Discussion
Topic: Am I about to blow up my cab?
Replies: 6
Views: 1734

Re: Am I about to blow up my cab?

No, your cab is limited to 60W maximum. Because the moment you try 61W, you're putting 30.5W through the 30W speaker. With dissimilar speakers, there's even more of a grey area due to the probability of different impedance curves - meaning that at some freqs, one speaker may have a lower impedance t...
by loverocker
Tue Jun 06, 2006 9:52 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Headphone amp
Replies: 11
Views: 6328

Re: Headphone amp

My favourite is the Palmer PDI-03 (which can be a dummy load, too). I run that into my PC's cheapo sound card for direct recording*, with another output to a Behringer mixer into home monitors. The Behringer has the headphone output for when the PC's switched off. The PDI-03 is a studio staple and h...
by loverocker
Tue Jun 06, 2006 11:57 am
Forum: Trainwreck Discussion
Topic: There's one up for sale....
Replies: 6
Views: 2731

Re: There's one up for sale....

I think Anyone who would pay that much for an amp is an idiot. Here we go! :) Wherever idiocy starts, it's waaayyy before we get to ultra-rare amps: * idiots who bought their Mrs a diamond ring? * idiots who spend more than $20 on a bottle of wine * idiots who buy cars new instead of nearly-new * i...